Introduction The PDS Portal (ESS) is an interactive web based tool allowing you to view and mange critical information about you, your benefits, and your compensation. The Portal allows you to: Review your Paycheck Review your current Health and Insurance Benefits Review and Update your Paycheck Direct Deposit Designation Update your Tax Withholding Allowances (W4) Define and Update your Emergency Contacts Define and Update your Contact Information Elect Your Benefits as a New Employee Change Your Benefits based on Life Events (Birth, Marriage, Etc.) Elect your Benefits during Annual Enrollment Depending on your job function and duties additional features may also be available to you. This document assists New Employees in establishing understanding and setting up their Compensation and Benefit Services. New Employee Enrollment is used by employees during their first 90 days of employment to establish their benefit elections. After 90 days, new employees may no longer be eligible for benefits until the next open enrollment period unless approval is granted by our insurance carrier. However, the compensation and other services in the Portal are always available to all employees. Please note, the examples shown may not reflect the benefits available to you. Depending on your employee plan you may have more or fewer options to select from. Page 1 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Establishing an Account An account is established for you automatically by you being employed by PDS Tech, Inc. When your employment record is established an email is sent to the address established during your application process. The email contains your unique User Name and logon procedures. If you have not, or, do not receive this email by your tenth day of employment, you may contact your PDS representative (recruiter) and request it by telephone. Your password is initially set to the Month (two digit month) and Year (four digit year) of the date of your birth. (e.g. 02/10/1975 is 021975). We strongly suggest you change your password after logging in to enhance your personal security. Your password must be at least 8 characters in length and contain a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters (!@#$%^&*). The email you received will contain a link to the PDS Portal. The Portal address is https://ess.pdstech.com. Although a link is provided, for your security, we suggest always typing this link address in your browser rather than clicking through the link in an email. If you use an email filter or a Safe Senders address list, please allow emails from pdstechinc@pdstech.com to insure timely receipt of the Portals communications. Logging On Logging onto the Portal is as simple as providing your User Name and Password. Page 2 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
After logging in you will be presented with a welcome screen. The screen is divided into two sections. The left panel is the menu of available features, and the right panel is where information is entered, changed or displayed. Clicking on any of the menu options will either take you to a specific topic, or, bring up a sub menu of topics or actions. You can switch to a full page view (no left hand navigation) by clicking here. Page 3 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
New Employee Services The first item you should choose from the Menu is the New Employee link in the left side navigation. We recommend you follow the suggested order on this menu: 1. Change your password if you have not done so already. 2. Establish Emergency Contact Information 3. Review and/or Establish your Payroll Direct Deposit Designation 4. Review and/or Establish your W4 Tax withholding 5. Define your Spouse and Children (Dependents) if any 6. Select your Benefit Plan Elections for your available benefits Each of these functions are discussed on the following pages. Page 4 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Change Password The change password function allows you to change the password you use to logon to the Portal. To change your password, enter your current password and your new password twice. Your new password must be at least 8 characters in length and contain a combination of upper/lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (@#!$%&*). Page 5 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Emergency Contacts The Emergency Contact screen is where you tell us who to contact in the event you have an emergency. If you do not have any emergency contacts defined you should add at least one contact so we can help you in the event of an emergency. Page 6 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
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Direct Deposit You may define up to 10 accounts to deposit your paycheck. One account is always defined as your default account. The default account is where the NET of your paycheck, after all other direct deposit directives are satisfied. If you only have one direct deposit designation your entire paycheck will go to the default account you define. Add Account To Add an account click on the button. After giving us permission to act on your behalf for direct deposit transactions you will be presented with a screen for adding accounts. Page 8 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
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Add Account (Continued) The following steps outline how to add an account for direct deposit: 1. Click on the search box to find your bank and its corresponding routing number. 2. Type in the name of your bank and click on the button. A list of banks matching the name you entered will be displayed. If you cannot find your bank try using just the first few characters of the banks name and searching again. Note: Many banks have changed names recently. For example. Chase Manhattan is now JPM Chase, or perhaps JPMorgan Chase. 3. Compare the list of banks and routing numbers to the routing number of the account you are trying to set-up. The routing number of the bank you select must match the routing number of your account. 4. In the Description field, enter a meaningful description for the account. The description allows you to name the account for easy recall in the future. Checking, College, Investment, Xmas are examples of what you could use in the description. 5. Define either a flat amount, or a percentage of your check to be deposited. 6. Enter the account number of your account 7. Click to save this account. Effective Date: Changes made on this screen may or may not be reflected on your next paycheck, depending on your payroll cutoff. That is, if you update a direct deposit account the day before payday, it is unlikely that your change will appear on your paycheck until the following payroll cycle. Close Account To close an account simply click the to close and confirm your intentions. button next to the account you wish Tax Withholding Page 10 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Tax withholding allows you to review and update your Federal W4 Tax withholding. The Federal Withholding form is available for completion online by clicking on the Federal Withholding link. The State Tax forms are available for downloading by clicking the State Forms link. Page 11 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Federal Withholding Form Complete the Federal withholding form by following the instructions given in the link for W-4 Instructions. When you have completed your changes click on the button. You may also click on the if you want to see what effect your elections will have on the Net Pay of your paycheck. To save your new elections you must click the button to confirm your choices. Page 12 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Dependents You must tell us about any Spouse or Children you plan to establish benefits for during your enrollment. You should do this before attempting to enroll in benefits. Be sure to have the social security number and date of birth available as you will be required to provide this information for enrollment purposes. To define a dependent (spouse or child) click on the Dependents Link in the left-hand navigation panel. If you have any dependents defined they will be listed. Add a new dependent, by clicking on the button. Page 13 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
After completing all the required fields click on the button. Please take care to not to add any dependent more than once. Please contact the PDS Benefits department if you require any dependents be removed. Your update will be confirmed with a pop-up box and the list of defined dependents will be updated. Page 14 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Continue adding dependents until everyone in your family who will be enrolled in benefits is defined. Benefits Enrollment Benefits Enrollment allows new employees to establish their benefit elections during the first 90 days of employment. The enrollment process prompts you through each of the benefits available to you. Certain benefits require the selection of options (Spouse, Child Coverage) or for you to elect a specific amount of coverage (x time salary, dollar amount or percentage of salary). After selecting each option, you will be given a summary of your selection and the option to confirm your selection. Some benefits are paid for by PDS and are mandatory. For these benefits you will only be presented with a single option. You must select this option. All non-mandatory benefits will give you the option of Waive which allows you to elect not to have the coverage. If you choose to Waive a coverage it may limit your ability to select coverage in the future. Your cost for the benefits you elect are shown as well as showing whether the benefit is taxable. At the end of enrollment you may elect to save your selections or to print your elections and return at a later time. Note, your elections once saved cannot be modified. If must change your elections prior to your 90 th day of employment you must contact the PDS Benefits department. The following screens walk through a typical benefits enrollment process for a new employee. Page 15 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Enrollment Introduction Page 16 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Eligible Benefits Page 17 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Medical Plan Selection Page 18 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Typical Medical Options The available options for medical plans are: Employee EE + Spouse EE + Child Family Employee Only Employee and Spouse Only Employee and One Child Only Spouse and 1 or more Children Page 19 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Medical Selection of Dependents You are required to select the dependents you wish covered under many of the plans. Only dependents eligible for the coverage option you elected can be selected. Costs and Confirmation of Benefit Election Page 20 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Medical Health Savings Account (HSA) Election Note: This benefit is only applicable to the HSA Medical Plan. If you are eligible for Medical Benefits you will always be presented with the option to select a Health Savings Account. If you have elected an HSA Type Medical Plan (as shown in the previous example) you may elect to establish a Health Saving Account to pay for Medical costs not covered by the medical plan or up to the medical plans deductable. Note: If you have selected traditional Medical Plan Coverage, HMO, or PPO you must select the Waive HSA enrollment on this screen. Other options will indicate you are not eligible and prevent you from choosing this saving plan. Page 21 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Health Savings Account Amount Type in the amount you wish to have deducted on an annual basis for your health savings account. Note, the minimum and maximum allowed amounts are indicated as annual, the amount you enter will be your deduction per payroll (1/52nd of the annual amount). Confirmation of Health Savings Amount Page 22 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Dental Care Elections Dental Coverage Options The following options are available for dental care: Employee Employee and 1 Dep Employee and 2+ Deps Employee Only Employee and 1 Dependent (spouse or 1 child) Employee Family Coverage (2 or more dependents) Page 23 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Dental Coverage Dependent Selection Dental Coverage Confirmation Page 24 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Vision Care Elections Vision Care Options The following options are available for Vision care: Employee Employee and 1 Dep Employee and 2+ Deps Employee Only Employee and 1 Dependent (spouse or 1 child) Employee Family Coverage (2 or more dependents) Page 25 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Vision Care Dependent Selection Vision Care Confirmation Page 26 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Supplemental Life Election Employee Paid Supplemental Life Coverages Select the number of times salary you wish. Coverage is limited by our insurance carrier to a maximum amount. Any coverage election greater than the EOI Limit will require an certificate of Evidence of Insurability (EOI) be completed and put on file with our insurance carrier. If you elect an option which requires an EOI your benefits will be limited until the EOI is received. Page 27 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Supplemental Life Confirmation Employee Paid Spouse Life Insurance Elections Page 28 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Spouse Life Insurance Coverages Enter the amount of insurance in whole dollars you would like to have for your spouse. Amounts over the EOI limits will require a certificate of Evidence of Insurability. The current limits can be reviewed by clicking on the EOI May Be Required link. Page 29 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Spouse Life Insurance Dependent Selection Employee Paid Spouse Life Insurance Confirmation Page 30 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Child Life Insurance Elections Employee Paid Child Life Insurance Coverage Page 31 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Child Life Dependent Selection Employee Paid Child Life Confirmation Page 32 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Supplemental AD&D Elections Employee Paid Supplemental AD&D Coverages Evidence of Insurability rules for this insurance are similar to those for Employee Paid Supplemental Life. Page 33 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Supplemental AD&D Confirmation Page 34 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Long Term Disability Coverages Employee Paid Long Term Disability Elections Evidence of Insurability rules for this insurance are similar to those for Employee Paid Supplemental Life. Page 35 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Long Term Disability Confirmation Page 36 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Hyatt Legal Services Employee Paid Hyatt Legal Services Elections Page 37 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Employee Paid Hyatt Legal Services Confirmation Page 38 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009
Benefit Elections Summary After making your benefit selections a summary screen will be presented indicating all the benefit elections, coverages and costs. If you are satisfied with your selections you should click the button to save your elections. Please be aware, you cannot make any changes to your elections after you have saved them. If you wish to make changes to your elections, click the button. If you wish to complete your enrollment at a later date, click the button. You will be able to print the elections you selected for future reference, however, you will have to re-enter your elections on your next visit for them to be effective. Page 39 of 39 PDS Tech, Inc. 2009